Paternity and parental responsibility

We advise clients on legal matters relating to paternity, custody, and parental responsibility, ensuring that family relationships are recognised, protected, and handled with sensitivity under UAE law.

Practice Overview

At Kayrouz & Associates, we support clients navigating issues of paternity, custody, and parental rights, whether arising during separation, after birth, or in cross-border family situations. Our team understands how emotionally charged these matters can be and works to provide clarity and legal security for parents and children alike.

We advise on legal recognition of paternity, DNA testing procedures, birth registration, and the implications of paternity establishment on custody, visitation, and financial support. Where disputes arise, we represent clients in court proceedings and ensure that parental responsibilities are fairly determined in the best interests of the child.

For expatriate families or those navigating personal status laws across multiple jurisdictions, we offer strategic legal advice that balances local regulations with international considerations.

We offer legal advice on a wide spectrum of matters:

  • Establishing or contesting paternity through court proceedings
  • Advising on child custody and guardianship rights
  • Drafting parental agreements and care arrangements
  • Representing clients in paternity disputes and custody hearings
  • Supporting cross-border family matters involving parental responsibility
  • Advising on the legal impact of paternity on inheritance and nationality
  • Meet Our Team

    Our team is equipped to handle complex legal matters with precision and care. Learn more about our lawyers below.
    Pierre Kayrouz

    Pierre Kayrouz

    Chief Legal Officer
    Maria Valeyeva

    Maria Valeyeva

    Chief Compliance Officer
    Georges Touma

    Georges Touma

    Head Litigator
    Hanan Ahmed Al Balushi

    Hanan Ahmed

    Practicing Lawyer
    Lathamani Chandrashekar

    Lathamani Chandrashekar

    Senior Corporate Counsel
    Arka Navle

    Arka Navle

    Corporate Counsel
    Nashita Nazneen

    Nashita Nazneen

    Junior Corporate Counsel
    Professor Mark Engelman

    Mark Engelman

    Intellectual Property Barrister
    Rita Semaan

    Rita Semaan

    Legal Consultant
    Carlos Rahme

    Carlos Rahme

    Senior Legal Consultant
    Souhad Al Ghorayeb

    Souhad Al Ghorayeb

    Senior Legal Consultant
    Sandy Y. Geagea

    Sandy Geagea

    Legal Consultant
    Saeed Gaber

    Saeed Gaber

    Legal Research Analyst
    Muhammed Ali Charif

    Muhammed Ali Charif

    Junior Legal Counsel
    Jenifer Abu Nasr

    Jenifer Abu Nasr

    Paralegal
    Patricia Abi Mansour

    Patricia Abi Mansour

    Business Development Manager
    Valakshmi Balasubramanian

    Varalakshmi Balasubramanian

    Operations Assistant
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